Meredith Andrews: Worship, Wounding, and the God Who Meets Us There, Part 1

ED-pisode One: The Man, the Myth, the Math Teacher, and the Football Coach

We finally did it… we got Brooke’s dad on the podcast! And honestly? One episode was not enough. 😂 In this first ED-pisode, we sit down with Ed — beloved dad, former math teacher, championship football coach, random fact machine, and possibly the only person Brooke thinks is smarter than Miranda. We talk about his years in the classroom, what it takes to really teach students who don’t believe in themselves, the lessons he learned from coaching football, and what leadership looks like when it’s rooted in patience, discipline, character, and care. Of course, there are stories, laughs, Brooke memories, Miranda trying to defend her intelligence, and plenty of reasons we now believe “Ed Talks” may need to become its own thing. This one is funny, thoughtful, and full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from someone who has spent a lifetime teaching, coaching, leading, loving his family, and showing up faithfully. So grab your coffee, settle in, and enjoy ED-pisode One — because when we’re together, it’ll always be fun!

Monday Minute #35: Small Things Matter

We live in a world that loves to celebrate the big moments — the big wins, the big changes, the big breakthroughs. But in this Monday Minute, Brooke reminds us through Galatians 6:9 that some of the most meaningful things God does in us are built slowly… one faithful choice at a time. The prayer you keep praying. The kindness no one sees. The boundary you’re learning to hold. The quiet obedience. The small step forward when you feel tired. Don’t underestimate what God can do through faithful, little things. Because growth doesn’t always look impressive in the moment — sometimes it looks like not giving up. And in due season, God knows how to bring a harvest. 🌾 So take heart. Keep showing up. Keep sowing. Keep doing the small things with faith. Because small things matter. 💛 And remember… when we’re together, it’ll always be fun!

Meredith Andrews, Part 2. The Holiness of Hidden Worship: Identity, Rejection, and Healing

🎙️ Part Two with Meredith Andrews is here, and this conversation goes deep in the most beautiful way. In this episode, we continue our conversation with worship leader, songwriter, and longtime friend of Brooke’s, Meredith Andrews. We talk about the sacredness of private worship — the quiet, hidden places where God meets us, speaks to us, heals us, and reminds us who He really is. 🙌 Meredith shares about all the places God has met her over the years, the difference between teaching people to worship and simply giving them permission to, and what it looks like to take every thought captive in a different way — by bringing those thoughts into God’s presence and asking, “What are You saying to me here?” We talk about who we were told Jesus was versus who we’ve learned Him to truly be, and the life-changing truth that maybe the greatest spiritual lesson isn’t doing more for God… but learning to receive the love of God. 🤍 Meredith also shares about her new album, released on Good Friday, and the full-circle moment of returning to Liberty University to record it. We talk about creating as image-bearers, transitioning from being the young worship leader to becoming the “older person” on the team, and what it means to mother and encourage the next generation. We also talk about trusting God with our children, releasing control over where He may lead them, and reminding them that their identity is not found in their assignment. What we do is not who we are. Our output is not our identity. And yes — we talk about rejection, healing the wounds that make us say yes just to be accepted, included, or associated with certain people… and the holy reminder that sometimes our “no” can be just as sacred — maybe even holier — than our yes. We end this beautiful conversation by asking Meredith where she needs prayer, and she vulnerably shares her desire for prayer over her family and ministry. This one is honest, tender, grounding, and full of wisdom. We’re so grateful you’re here for part two. 💛 Because when we’re together, it’ll always be fun!

Monday Minute #34: Who You're Becoming

Growth doesn’t always look like a dramatic transformation overnight. Sometimes it looks like pausing before you respond the old way. Sometimes it looks like healing slowly, setting a boundary, saying no, choosing rest, or realizing you don’t have to prove you’re changing for it to be real. In this Monday Minute, Brooke shares from 2 Corinthians 5:17 and reminds us that becoming new in Christ is less about perfection and more about surrender. New things often grow quietly before they grow visibly, and sometimes growth can even feel confusing while God is still working beneath the surface. You may not be exactly where you want to be yet — but thank God, you’re not where you used to be. And that is worth noticing. That is worth celebrating. And that is part of who you’re becoming. Be sure to come back Friday for another full episode with Brooke and Miranda, and remember, when we're together, it'll always be fun!

Meredith Andrews: Worship, Wounding, and the God Who Meets Us There, Part 1

This week on It’ll Always Be Fun, we are joined by Brooke’s longtime friend, worship leader and recording artist Meredith Andrews — and this conversation is one of those you don’t just listen to… you feel. 💛 In part one of this two-part episode, Meredith shares about the calling of God and how it doesn’t always unfold the way we planned. We talk about rejection, and how what felt like people shutting a door may have actually been God’s protection all along. 🚪✨ We also dive into core wounding, healing, trauma, and what happens when we finally allow God into the places we’ve spent years trying to cover, manage, or survive. Meredith speaks beautifully about worshipping when it hurts, when we don’t feel like it, and when showing up honestly feels like the most faithful thing we can do. 🙌 Because worship isn’t about performing. It isn’t about faking it. It’s about bringing our real selves before a God who deserves our honesty — and who can handle every bit of it. 🤍 We also talk about how trauma can shape the way we act and react, but it does not get to define who we are. Our spirit — the truest part of who God created us to be — is still there. Still known. Still loved. Still being restored. 🌿 And yes, we even get into how singing can actually help heal trauma in the brain… because God really did design us in the most breathtaking ways. 🎶🧠 This is only part one, so settle in. There is so much goodness here — and when we’re together, it’ll always be fun! 💜